Techshare Pro 2021

Start date: November 16, 2021 - End date: November 18, 2021

Location: online

Conference

The Techshare Pro Conference from AbilityNet is one of the largest inclusion and accessibility gatherings in Europe. This year the event is online-only, allowing global participants to enjoy the three days of keynotes and workshops.

Webinar: Creating and Editing EPUB

Date: November 17, 2021

Time: 16 UTC

Location: Online

Webinar

There are many methods of creating EPUB publications, but some produce more accessible content than others. This webinar will examine some of the best methods for producing accessible EPUB content from common applications, covering strategies and tools for editing the resulting EPUB files where required, ultimately producing the most accessible EPUB publications.

Webinar: Validating and Conformance Checking of EPUB

Date: November 3, 2021

Time: 16 UTC

Location: Online

Webinar

Validation and conformance checking are two critical parts of accessible EPUB creation, but what does that really mean, how can they be accomplished and what are the common issues people encounter? This webinar will answer those questions and many more, providing a deeper understanding of the processes and ultimately helping everyone to produce better EPUB

Webinar: EU Accessibility Act – Update

Date: December 1, 2021

Time: 16 UTC

Location: Online

Webinar

As we continue down the road of readiness for the European Union Accessibility Act ahead of implementation on June 28, 2025, we take this opportunity to review progress and clarify developments over the last year. This webinar will highlight work taking place to support the creation of accessible published works under the Act, review the

Accessing Higher Ground 2021

Start date: November 15, 2021 - End date: November 19, 2021

Location: Colorado, USA

Conference

The Accessing Higher Ground conference is a multi-track pan-disability event that caters to an educational and professional audience. This year the event is being held in-person and online.

Webinar: DAISY Information Sharing Day

Date: October 14, 2021

Time: 1200 UTC

Location: Zoom webinar

Webinar

This information sharing day is a flexible event allowing people to attend the parts they find of most interest, but you're more than welcome to join us for the full session. The event is divided into the following parts: Part 1: DAISY Project Updates Starting at 1200 Universal Time (500 PDT, 800 EDT, 1300 BST,

Webinar: Creating and Reading Accessible Math

Date: October 20, 2021

Time: 1500 Universal Time

Location: Online

Webinar

Support for math authoring and reading has improved significantly over the last few years. This webinar brings together a panel of experts who will share new methods for creating, editing and reading math content in common applications.

Webinar: EPUB Accessibility 101

Date: October 6, 2021

Time: 1500 Universal Time

Location: Online

Webinar

It is often said that EPUB is built on a foundation of accessibility, but what does that mean? This webinar is for anyone interested in what happens under the hood of an EPUB publication to support accessibility. Maybe you are just getting started, or perhaps you create EPUB content using a converter or third party

Webinar: Ways People with Print Disabilities Read

Date: September 22, 2021

Time: 1500 Universal Time

Location: Online

Webinar

This webinar will bring alive the practical experiences of people with print disabilities, exploring how accessible reading works in the real world for people including those with dyslexia, low vision and blindness. What are the essential features enjoyed by students with learning disabilities? How does someone with low vision read an eBook on a smartphone?

Inclusive Design 24 2021 #id24

Start date: September 16, 2021 - End date: September 17, 2021

Location: Online

Conference

Inclusive Design 24 is a free 24-hour online community event on accessibility. It celebrates efforts worldwide to ensure people with disabilities have full and equal access to the web. This 24 hour completely free event includes 24 one-hour webinars on all things accessibility. The sessions range from beginner to advanced and are aimed at everyone